Wave Energy Potential in Bangladesh

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Bangladesh has 580 Km of coastline on the Indian ocean

Coastline (km) : 580

Coastal population percentage (%) : 60

The average wave power on the coast (kw/m) : 17.5

Wave energy theoretical potentials (Twh/year) : 64

Wave energy applicable potentials (Twh/year) : 3

Electricity consumption : 53.65 TWh (2016 est.)

wave energy index (%) : 6

Electricity access
electrification – total population: 83% (2019)

electrification – urban areas: 93% (2019)

electrification – rural areas: 77% (2019)

Electricity – from fossil fuels
97% of total installed capacity (2016 est.)

Electricity – from hydroelectric plants
2% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)

Electricity – from other renewable sources
1% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)